Kamayan: The Ultimate Filipino Finger Food Feast

June 2, 2023 Chatelaine

A table of friends digs into a table of Filipino food — a kamayan feast — including grilled adobo kalbi ribs and fried garlic rice

To celebrate Filipino food and cooking, we created a buffet-style, mouth-watering finger food kamayan menu featuring seafood, grilled meats, vegetables and garlic rice.

What is Kamayan?

Kamayan is a communal-style buffet of delicious Filipino food: it features seafood, grilled meats, vegetables and garlic rice served on fresh (or frozen and thawed) banana leaves. In Tagalog, kamayan means “by hand” — and refers to how the meal is eaten. To get started, simply scoop up some rice, press it into your palm, add some meat and veggies, and pop it into your mouth. Note: These recipes can be easily doubled or tripled for a truly epic feast.

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Overhead shot of A few cobs of Filipino Grilled Corn on a green leafy background

Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.

Grilled corn (pinoy elote)

Corn is a primary crop in the Philippines, and a huge part of meals. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this side will become a go-to part of summer dinners. Get this grilled corn recipe.

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